Commercial Property Asbestos Obligations Explained

Commercial Property Asbestos Obligations Explained

A ceiling tile is damaged during an office fit-out. A contractor drills into an old wall to run new cabling. A warehouse roof starts to deteriorate after years of weather exposure. These are the moments when commercial property asbestos obligations become a practical...
Pre Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey

Pre Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey

A wall comes down quickly. Finding hazardous material after demolition has started can stop a project just as quickly, while adding exposure risks, disposal costs and avoidable delays. A pre-demolition hazardous materials survey gives property owners, builders and...
Licensed Asbestos Disposal Guide for Victoria

Licensed Asbestos Disposal Guide for Victoria

A renovation can look straightforward until old fibro sheeting, vinyl tiles or pipe insulation is uncovered. This licensed asbestos disposal guide explains what Victorian property owners and project managers need to know before asbestos waste is moved, transported or...
How to Dispose Asbestos Waste Safely in Victoria

How to Dispose Asbestos Waste Safely in Victoria

A pile of broken fibro sheeting beside a renovation site is not ordinary building rubbish. If you are asking how to dispose of asbestos waste, the safest answer is to stop work, prevent anyone from disturbing it and arrange compliant handling from the outset. Poor...
Top Asbestos Risks in Renovations to Know

Top Asbestos Risks in Renovations to Know

A wall that looks ready for a quick demolition can conceal a serious health risk. In Victorian homes and buildings constructed before 2004, asbestos-containing materials may be present in places most renovators would not immediately suspect. Understanding the top...